British painter Bridget Riley’s visually spectacular abstractions seem far removed from natural forms. Riley, however, claims she draws inspiration for her paintings and prints largely from nature, which she defines as a “dynamism of visual forces — an event rather than an appearance.”
Indeed, dynamism characterizes her work, which explores how simple geometric forms can create illusions of movement.
Born in 1931, Riley first came to worldwide attention in 1965, when she was included, alongside such other prominent figures as Victor Vasarely and Frank Stella, in the exhibition “The Responsive Eye” at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The catalogue cover featured one of her paintings, Current (1964), composed of wavy black and white lines that seem to vibrate as they move from the top to the bottom of the canvas.
Since the 1970s, Riley has been experimenting with color, creating works like Nataraja (1993), made up of columns of brightly hued diagonal stripes that seem to pulse rhythmically. By instilling life, movement and energy into flat, geometric forms, she helped pioneer kinetic art.
Browse a collection of Bridget Riley's visionary art at 1stDibs.
$2,800
B & W Photograph of Bridget Riley, 1964 (Hand Signed by Bridget Riley), Framed
By Bridget Riley
Located in New York, NY
Early black and white photograph of Bridget Riley smoking in front of her now iconic black and white works. The image was captured in 1964, a pivotal year just before she achieved in...
Photographic Paper
Marilyn new black dress by Bert Stern
By Bert Stern
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Exclusivity New photo recently released from the archives of Bert stern Marilyn new black dress 2009 draw 72 copies Signature on front and back Dated...
Photographic Paper
$2,900
H 18.9 in W 13 in D 0.4 in
Marilyn Monroe The last sitting Pearls 2 by Bert Stern .
By Bert Stern
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe The last sitting Pearls 2 Tirage inkjet 50 exemplaires 2011 33 x 48 cms Signé recto / verso Daté et signé au dos Certificat signé et daté de la main de ...
Photographic Paper
$2,709
H 19.69 in W 14.3 in D 0.08 in
Emily - Signed limited edition print, Contemporary, Vintage Eighties style, Sexy
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Emily ‘ who was captured on film in 19...
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...
$4,904
H 4.34 in W 6.89 in D 0.08 in
Early Signed Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi - Original Albumen Print 1860
Located in Roma, IT
Early Signed Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi is an albumen print signed on clichè and dated 26 June 1860. Excellent conditions, size 11 x 17,5 This very rare and unpublished photogr...
Photographic Paper
$280
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 0.08 in
Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower- Vintage Photograph 1957
Located in Roma, IT
Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower during the Royal Visit to USA in 1957 is a vintage black and white photograph realized by Associated Press Photo. Good conditions but a ...
Photographic Paper
Divination by Shadow
By Rachel Phillips
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Each Cabinet Card is unique, and the image above details the front and back of the card. A handmade display stand made by the artist is also available for $100 – please inquire if in...
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
$2,900
H 18.9 in W 13 in D 0.4 in
Marilyn Monroe The last sitting Pearls 2 by Bert Stern .
By Bert Stern
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe The last sitting Pearls 2 Tirage inkjet 50 exemplaires 2011 33 x 48 cms Signé recto / verso Daté et signé au dos Certificat signé et daté de la main de ...
Photographic Paper
The Italian Singer Fiorella Mannoia - B/w Photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
This Vintage Photo shows the Italian Singer Fiorella Mannoia.
Photographic Paper
$2,919
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 0.08 in
Lamu Jazz- Signed limited edition woman portait print, Contemporary black white
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Lamu Jazz - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 5 This image was captured on film in 1988. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then...
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Black and White, Pigment...
$2,900
H 18.9 in W 13 in D 0.4 in
Marilyn Monroe The last sitting Pearls 1 by Bert Stern .
By Bert Stern
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe The last sitting Pearls 1 Tirage inkjet 50 exemplaires 2011 33 x 48 cms Signé recto / verso Daté et signé au dos Certificat signé et daté de la main de ...
Photographic Paper
$3,503
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 0.08 in
Michelle-Signed limited edition portrait print, Black, Sensual Asiatic woman
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Michelle - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, 1997 - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then p...
Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...
$2,919
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 0.08 in
Miranda- Signed limited edition portrait print, Black white, Contemporary woman
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Miranda, Limited edition archival pigment print - Edition of 5 This image was captured on film. The negative was scanned creating a digital file which was then printed on Hahnem...
Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...